I have chosen Leo as my zodiac sign to prepare a dish using Bell Peppers for Fortune Cooking Contest. Leo is the zodiac sign of my big sister R. Here are some qualities of a Leo according to astrology:

Generous and warmhearted

Creative and enthusiastic

Broad-minded and expansive

Faithful and loving

All these above qualities apply to my dear sister, who is a dear friend of mine rather than a sister. She gives me so much moral support in everything. I remember her even helping me do my homework from school. She was (is and will be) my best friend. She is like a right hand to me. I love you dear Sis! Here is a yummy recipe for you!

Now, it’s time for the recipe.

Ingredients:

1 Green Bell Pepper

1 Red Bell Pepper

1 Yellow Bell Pepper

1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan, Senagapindi)

½ cup Rice Flour

½ tsp Red Chili Powder

A pinch of Baking Soda

Sour Buttermilk to make batter

Salt as required

Oil to deep-fry

Preparation:

Wash and take out the seeds from the bell peppers.

Then slice them into rings as in the picture above. Keep aside.

In a bowl, mix besan with rice flour + chili powder + soda + salt
and make into a thick batter using the sour buttermilk. Just plain water
also can be used instead of buttermilk to make the batter.

In a deep-bottomed pan heat the oil. When the oil is hot, dip the
bell pepper rings in the batter prepared above and carefully drop in the
hot oil.

When they turn golden brown in color, take them out of the oil and
spread on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat the same process
with rest of the rings.

These rings taste so crunchy when they are hot and become a little
soft when cold. But the taste is so yummy either hot or cold.